Re: Best Medium Format under $1000

In rec.photo.equipment.medium-format Jack Daniels Jr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
: I would advise to go for the Mamiya, very flexible, widely sold so a lot of
: used equipment available at reasonable pricing and a LOT better quality than
: the Kiev.

A used Mamiya 645 can be gotten for a lot less the $1000. I've heard good
things about the Kiev. (yea the bodies leave a lot to be desired but the
lenses are top rate)

: The Seagull TLR is a nice toy to have as extra, for the grab 'n shoot
: action, not real alternative to the real thing though.

The Seagull is a piece of junk and of lower quality then the Kiev.

: "HAIRY ASSHOLE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
: news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
: > Hi. I am looking to get into MF photography from 35mm and digital.What
: > would be the best complete system with a body and normal lens for
: > under US $1000? 645 is OK. Mamiya? Or would I get comparable results
: > from Kiev or modified Kiev? Is the Chinese Seagull TLR worth looking
: > into?
: >
: > -Harry



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